Manila, Aug. 13 -- Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete has affirmed the service's commitment to the Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) during a courtesy call with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. earlier this week.

In a news release on Wednesday, PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the meeting took place at the Department of National Defense building in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on Aug. 11.

"During the call, the Army chief discussed the PA's role in the CADC as it embarks on its continued modernization and transformation thrusts," Dema-ala said.

Under CADC, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is tasked to protect all of the country's territories, including its 200-nautical mile ex...